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Is the Lethal Weapon Collection worth binge-watching?

Absolutely! The Lethal Weapon Collection offers a fantastic cinematic experience with rich world-building. It is highly rated by fans and critics alike, making it a perfect choice for your next movie marathon.

Lethal Weapon Collection

Q: What is the correct watch order for the Lethal Weapon Collection?

To get the ultimate experience, we recommend watching the Lethal Weapon Collection in the chronological order listed in our overview above. This ensures you follow the timeline, character arcs, and plot twists exactly as the creators intended.

★ 6.9 4 movies

ACTION · CRIME · THRILLER · 1987–1998

Explore the Lethal Weapon Collection, the explosive buddy cop saga that defined Riggs and Murtaugh. Revisit every classic chapter now!

Editor's Note

From the bruising streets of Los Angeles to the explosive shorthand of Riggs and Murtaugh, Lethal Weapon Collection captures the gold standard of buddy cop action. Across four Richard Donner films, Mel Gibson and Danny Glover turn mismatched LAPD partners into genre icons, balancing dark edges, whip-crack comedy, family stakes, and blockbuster chaos. Spanning 1987’s original through 1998’s fourth chapter, this Lethal Weapon movie series remains a high-voltage blueprint for action franchises built on chemistry, danger, and one unforgettable catchphrase. It’s essential viewing for fans of 80s action movies.

Watch order for the Lethal Weapon Collection

The Lethal Weapon Collection consists of 4 films released from 1987 to 1998. For the best experience, watch them in their original release order — this is how the story was meant to unfold within the Action and Crime genre.

Lethal Weapon (1987)

Action Crime Thriller

Roger Murtaugh is a by-the-book homicide detective counting down to retirement when he's paired with Martin Riggs, a reckless cop nursing a...

Score 7.3

Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)

Action Crime Thriller

When a pair of LAPD detectives uncovers a conspiracy involving South African diplomats shielded by diplomatic immunity, they find themselves outmaneuvered by...

Score 7.0

Lethal Weapon 3 (1992)

Action Crime Thriller

When confiscated weapons begin flooding the streets, Riggs and Murtaugh discover their culprit is a crooked cop exploiting his insider knowledge of...

Score 6.7

Lethal Weapon 4 (1998)

Action Crime Thriller

Riggs and Murtaugh are feeling their age, struggling with personal demons as their partnership faces its greatest test. A ruthless crime boss...

Score 6.6

Release timeline

4 films · 11 years

PEAK

7.3

AVG

6.9

LOW

6.6

7.5

6.9

6.4

↑ PEAK

7.3

7.0

6.7

6.6

↓ LOW

1987198919921998

Frequently asked

What is the correct watch order for the Lethal Weapon Collection movies?

For the best experience, we recommend watching the 4 movies of the Lethal Weapon Collection series in their original Release Order. This allows you to experience the story exactly as it was intended for theaters.

How many movies are in the Lethal Weapon Collection collection?

The Lethal Weapon Collection collection currently consists of 4 movies.

Is the Lethal Weapon Collection series worth binge-watching?

Absolutely! With 4 connected films, the Lethal Weapon Collection franchise makes for a great movie marathon. Check out our timeline graph above to see the average viewer scores and spot the highest-rated (PEAK) movie in the series!